HOW TO: Kenra's New Smoothing System PLUS All the Need to Knows
Kenra Professional has launched Kenra Smooth, a smoothing system that lasts for up to 60 shampoos that is designed to eliminate wave and frizz. Get the steps in this how to!
Alison Alhamed
Editor in Chief, MODERN SALON
As Editor in Chief, Alison Alhamed shapes the content and voice for MODERN SALON's social media platforms, digital channels and monthly print magazine. Alison collaborates closely with salon professionals, social influencers, brands and industry personalities to connect them with our community of readers and followers. As a beauty editor, public speaker and licensed cosmetologist, Alison was named one of Folio magazine's 13 Under 30 emerging leaders in publishing. She regularly judges industry competitions; presents on how to build a following on social media; collaborates with brands on photoshoots, marketing and advertising campaigns; and is passionate about the professional salon industry.
Turn a Lock of Hair into a Diamond For Cancer Survivors/Fighters
A jewelry company creates diamonds out of locks of hair, designed to empower cancer survivors and fighters.
GKhair's Pin it to Win it Contest: Snag a Trip for 2 to LONDON
GET YOUR PASSPORT READY FOR YOU AND A FRIEND! Here's your opportunity to win a trip to London through GKhair's Pin it to Win it Contest!
Pravana Vivids Blue and Green: Cut and Color How To
Get the steps to create the cut and color by Stefani Picci: Includes cutting how to and Pravana Vivids color formula.
Business Card Makeover PLUS Elumen and Colorance Formulas
MODERN Facebook fan Nicholas Moore-Perez shows how he features his color work on his business cards to get new clients in his chair--PLUS get the formulas!
Schwarzkopf Professional Before and After: Plus Formulas
MODERN Facebook fan Joey Foglio, an educator for Schwarzkopf Professional, creates a beautiful before and after and offers formulas!
Pin Curls are BACK! Get the How To
Learn the steps to style these modern pin curls!
How To: The Soft Mohawk Styling Technique
MODERN Facebook fan Najah Aziz, owner and stylist at Like the River The Salon in Atlanta, Georgia, created this "soft mohawk" and posted this image on our Facebook wall--once we saw it, we KNEW we had to track down the how to.
Double Vision: Sanrizz Artistic Team's Duo Cutting Technique
The Double Cut cutting technique created by the Sanrizz Artistic Team creates a finish that can be worn in an edgy fashion, or as a more commercial look. This “duo” technique produces dual angular cutting techniques and styling opportunities for your client.
HOW TO: 6 Braided Updos Perfect for Prom and Weddings
MODERN Facebook fan Katie Haddon, a stylist at Charisma Salon in Wichita, Kansas, loves creating updos. When she shared these six braided looks with us, we knew we had to track down the how-tos!
NAHA 2013 CATEGORIES AND FINALISTS
On April 30, PBA announced the finalists for the 14 categories of the 2013 North American Hairstyling Awards, which will be presented on July 14th in Las Vegas. New or updated categories for 2013 are Makeup Artist of the Year and Men’s Hairstylist of the Year. Category descriptions and finalists are listed below with links to each individual NAHA entry collection.
Charlie Price's Expert Tips on Winning NAHA
Charlie Price, who has been a NAHA finalist more than 20 times, offers his expert tips on entering the North American Hairstyling Awards.
Advanced Academy Tour: Pivot Point's Meta:Men
This month, MODERN’s Academy Tour heads to Pivot Point International for a lesson in working with male clients in the Meta:Men workshop.
How To: Sanrizz Artistic Team's Fusion Cutting Step by Step
The Sanrizz Artistic Team creates a look that fuses together two cuts and duo textures: silk meets texture, gloss meets matte, structure meets deconstruction.
COUNTDOWN TO NAHA: Finalists to be Announced April 30
On Tuesday April 30th at 1pm EST, the Professional Beauty Association will announce the finalists for the 2013 North American Hairstyling Awards live on PBA Beauty Week's Facebook page.
MEET THE NAHA FINALIST: Salon Glo/Design
See the work of NAHA Finalist Salon Glo, Salon Design category
MEET THE NAHA FINALIST: Salon Evidence/Design
See the work of NAHA Finalist Salon Evidence, Salon Design category